TPLO/ TTA is the preferred method to repair a torn ACL or cruciate disease in dogs over 40 pounds, or those that are active, have additional orthopedic issues, or anatomic variations that dictate TPLO/ TTA over the traditional lateral fabellar extra-capsular repair. 

Dr. Katie was TPLO certified in 2003 and has performed over 2000 with excellent results exceeding published studies.  Over 95% of dogs return to full function without long-term need for medication or additional surgery.

Dr. Katie was TTA certified in 2008 and has performed over 1400 surgeries with excellent long-term outcomes in 95% of dogs.  Most dogs are candidates for either of these TPLO and TTA surgeries and do well with either with a rapid return to function.  A typical recovery is 5 weeks of restricted activity and a rehab program started at 2 weeks, an xray at 5 weeks post-op and restrictions removed, then a discussion about full recovery and joint health.   With additional rehabilitation of muscles, most dogs are fully recovered within 3 months of surgery.

Your pet should have a full check-up and consultation prior to surgery with Dr. Katie.  Surgeries go home the same day with good pain management that inlcudes a 3 day numbing block. No running, no Jumping, No Stairs for 4-6 weeks post-op. 

.  TTA Post-op.   A bone graft was packed in the cut wedge and will heal in 4-6 weeks. 

   TPLO post-op.  This will heal in 6-8 weeks, but most dogs are walking better than pre-op at 2 weeks.